The Diary's of Him and I

Part Five- Mourning Hours

Kaitlyn's POV:

I gave Mattheo a kiss and then ran out the door. I felt bad for leaving him there without saying anything but I really need to see Cedric before opening these letters. Two of them from my father and one from the ministry of magic. Please don't tell me what I think this is. I ran through the Hufflepuff common room up to Cedric's dorm. I knocked on the door but then opened it straight away. I was right. The letters were what I thought. I desperately wished I was wrong. When I opened the door I saw Cedric on the floor with only one letter in front of him. One from the Ministry. I walked over to him slowly kneeling down next to him. I opened my letters one by one. I didn't want to but I had no other choice.

Letter one:

Dear Kaitlyn,

Your mother has gotten worse over the last two days. Much worse. I did not update you because I didn't want you to get worried and focus on school since you're just getting started. I never wanted to have to tell you this but your mother passed very early this morning around 1 am. Please watch over your brother as I know this will be hard for him as well. You only have each other while you're at school so you need to be there for one another more than ever. I will write with any other updates I can give you but for now, this is all I can say. I contacted the ministry and we are doing what needs to be done right now. Once again I'm really sorry Kaitlyn.

Your Father

I threw my hand over my mouth, trembling a bit. Why did I have to be right? I needed to keep going so I opened the next letter also from my father.

Kaitlyn, If you're reading this then you already know about your mother's passing. A few days ago while she was still strong she wrote letters for you and your brother both to read after her death.

My Dear Kaitlyn,

I'm really sorry I had to go so soon but it seems like there were other plans for me in someone's mind. My dear child, I want you to know that I'm sorry for all the times I didn't defend you against your father when it came to an argument. I had thought at one point it would force you to stand up for yourself and it did but what I didn't want is the other things it did like make you feel lesser than your brother or less loved or possibly not loved at all. I never wanted that for you. What I really wanted was for you to be what I never was. Strong. I never stood up for myself nor you and I'm filled with that regret right now. I also want you to stand up for yourself and not let anyone tell you you're less than amazing. I also know if you're reading this your father is going through a hard time. Give him space and if anyone decides to go see him let it be Cedric. Your father will be even more short-tempered than he was before. Please just stay in line right now and don't test him. Enough about everyone else I want to talk about you. You're so beautiful Kaitlyn and when anyone tells you otherwise it's because they are jealous of you and who wouldn't be. Those blue eyes could make the oceans rise, the world stop, and make the darkest of souls turn to light. If you ever wondered where your eyes came from, they came from my grandmother. I always wished for her eyes but clearly never got them, I'm overjoyed that you did though. I have always been proud to show you off because you're beautiful and smart and light up every room that you walk in and you could ask almost anyone and they would agree with me on the last one. Please don't cry too much. We were never overly tight but we still were close and shared so many good memories together. You should be getting a letter from the ministry soon that will enlist everything I've left to you. Don't hold on to something that you don't want or that makes you sad. It's okay to let go. It will be hard for a while but my dear you are so strong I know that you will be just fine. Watch over the Weasley children and Emily Lupin as well. Don't lose them and don't push them away just because you feel like it. They will always be there for you and they love you so much. They love you more than they show and I know that goes both ways. I wouldn't ask this of you if I didn't think it was important as well. Watch over Cedric, he loses his way more than he shows and I'm not there to guide him back anymore. Stay close to him, you may only have each other in this world at some point.